Essential skills for new technicians RB601 / L01
Summary
This course is suitable for technicians who are new to the post, or relatively inexperienced. It is designed to give you a deeper understanding of your role and build your confidence in handing unfamiliar equipment and reagents.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- gain a deeper understanding of your role within your science department
- evaluate the systems and procedures involved in the running of an effective technician service
- understand your responsibilities regarding health and safety
- become familiar with common equipment chemicals and reagents used in school science teaching and gain confidence in handling these safely
- practise common science practical activities and procedures
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential skills for new technicians - day 1 | 06 October 2017 | 13:00-17:00 | Carmel College |
| Essential skills for new technicians - day 2 | 31 October 2017 | 13:00-17:00 | Carmel College |
| Essential skills for new technicians - day 3 | 15 November 2017 | 13:00-17:00 | Carmel College |
| Essential skills for new technicians - day 4 | 29 November 2017 | 13:00-17:00 | Carmel College |
Notes
Please see list of different venues for each session:
Day 1 - Carmel College, The Headlands, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 8RW
Day 2 - Durham Sixth Form Centre, Providence Row, The Sands, Durham City DH1 1SG
Day 3 - Emmanuel College, Consett Road, Gateshead, NE11 0AN
Day 4 - George Stephenson High School, Southgate, Killingworth, Tyne & Wear NE12 6SA
The sessions are deliberately spread across the region and across a variety of schools in order to allow the technicians to see that there is no one size fits all model for a Technician Service.
It is expected that participants will attend all sessions. The fee is for the entire course and represents excellent value for money.
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£280.00 +VAT |
|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£400.00 +VAT |
Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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